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April 2015
March 25, 2015
Dear Parents,
April begins with the most solemn week of the year as we remember Jesus' Passion and Death – but it ends with the joyful celebration of Easter! With the whole church, we celebrate His triumph over death and join in the Alleluia!
CALENDAR: School is closed on April 1 through April 6. We will open at the normal time on Tuesday, April 7.
SACRAMENTS: On Saturday, April 18, there is retreat for eighth graders to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, which they will receive in the fall of ninth grade. Our second graders have a retreat on Sunday, April 12, and will have practice for First Communion on Wednesday, April 29. They will receive the sacrament on Sunday, May 3, at the noon Mass. Please keep these children in your prayers as they prepare for these special events.
TERRA NOVA TESTS: Students in grades K through 8 will take the Terra Nova tests the week of April 13. It is very important that your child be in school and on time. Students perform much better on the tests when they take them in the normal, structured testing environment. We make every effort to minimize noise and movement throughout the school on these days and there are fewer distractions. And, it is very important to see that your child has plenty of rest and a good breakfast.
ANOINTING MASS: On April 21, the parish will host an Anointing Mass for those members of the parish who need the sacrament. The Mass will be held in our gym and students in 4 through 8 will attend. The eighth graders will then serve lunch for our guests.
NIGHT AT THE RACES: The races will be held on Saturday, April 11. This is always a fun evening at a very minimal cost. I hope many of you will attend the evening or, if you can't make it, please support it by buying a horse or two!
TALENT SHOW: Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. Faber have been working with the students for their performances on Friday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
Other April notes: Easter Egg Hunt – K-3rd , 4/7
Raffle w/cake – 4/17
Spring Dance – 6th-8th, 4/25.
Blessed Easter,
Mrs. J
March 2015
March 2, 2015
Dear Parents,
Somehow February slipped away from me with delays and cancellations. I apologize for the lateness of this letter!
SPRING PICTURES: Students may wear their favorite outfits for these pictures – either dress up or down in clothes appropriate to school. The pictures are tomorrow, March 3.
FIRST RECONCILIATION: Our second graders will receive the special graces of First Confession on Wednesday, March 4. Please remember to say a prayer for these little ones for this special event.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: All students in grades K-8 are participating in this special Lenten observation. Father Mike has arranged for separate booklets for the younger students (K-4) and he is leading them for us as his schedule permits.
The PTG has arranged a program by a professional STORYTELLER about an Irish girl named Fiona. Students in grades K-4 will attend the presentation on Monday, March 9.
CONFESSIONS for all students in grades 2 through 8 will be on Thursday, March 12.
Students in grades 5 through 8 will participate in science activities on the PITT MOBILE SCIENCE LAB on Monday, March 23. You will see the large van in our lot – it's very impressive inside.
All students in grades K-8 will receive special lessons on JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT DAY, Friday, March 13. The classes are conducted by students from Duquesne University and always enjoyed by the kids.
Students in grades 5 and 8 will take the ACRE test of knowledge on religion during the week of April 16.
Our very successful Forensics Team will have a FORENSICS FAMILY NIGHT on Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., in the school chapel. This will give parents the opportunity to hear the pieces the students presented in competition. Anyone who is interested in hearing these performances is welcome to attend.
Parents and others who are interested in volunteering in the school or parish are reminded that they must be in compliance with the diocesan Safe Environment Policy. The policy requires registration on the Safe Environment Database, acquiring Child Abuse Clearance, and attendance at a Protecting God's Children Workshop. Our DRE, Meghan Reidy, will present the workshop on Wednesday, March 18, 6:30, in the school chapel. If you plan on attending, please call the Faith Formation office to register, 412-561-0101.
Tuition is due in March 10.
Market Day pick-up is March 17.
Don't forget to support the fish fry, every Friday of Lent except Good Friday.
HOLY WEEK: School will be closed on April 1 through the 6th. On April 1, the teachers will be attending a retreat. April 2 and 3 are Holy Thursday and Good Friday, two of the holiest days of the church year. Please consult the parish bulletin for the schedule of observances of these days and make every effort to attend with your children. These special days lead us to a greater appreciation of the miracle of Resurrection and, with the universal church, we proclaim Christ's triumph over Death.
Alleluia! He is risen! Alleluia!
The faculty and I extend our wishes for a blessed, happy Easter!
God bless,
Mrs. J
February 2015
January 31, 2015
Dear Parents,
Thank you to everyone who helped with the events of Catholic Schools Week. Fortunately, this year the weather cooperated enough that nothing had to be cancelled. The kids seemed to really enjoy the week as well!
On Monday, February 2, some of our alumni who attend Seton-LaSalle High School will be bringing lunch for our 7th and 8th Graders. They will talk with our students about their high school experience.
PJAS: ON Saturday, 2/7, Mrs. Laird will be taking a group of the 7th and 8th graders to the regional competition of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science. The students (and Mrs. Laird!) have put a lot of time into their experiments and presentations. Good luck!
DRESS DOWN: Students may dress down – red and white, I hope – for a donation to the American Heart Association on Friday, February 13.
VALENTINE PARTIES: Also on Friday, the 13th, classrooms will have parties from 1:30 – 2:30. This is a change from the original date of the 12th because the half-day scheduled on that date was cancelled. It just seemed to make more sense to finish the week this way.
ATHLETICS: Eighth Grade recognition will be held between games on Saturday, February 14 – probably between 5:30 and 6. I hope many of you will join us in recognizing our eighth grade athletes and their parents.
LENT: There will be Mass and Distribution of Ashes on Wednesday, February 18, in the gym at 10 a.m. We will have meatless lunches on that day and through all the Fridays of Lent.
FISH FRY: The first fish fry will be held on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday. This year, the parish has designated the fish fry as a school fund raiser to help us offset our budget fundraising requirement. Please help in any way you can – working, donating baked goods, or attending.
Other February events include the second grade church tour on the 23rd and our final Forensics Meet on Saturday, 2/28. Our team has had a good season – thank you, Mrs. Jackson!
God bless,
Mrs. J
January, 2015
January 13, 2015
Hi Parents,
I wanted to give you a run-down on the events planned for Catholic Schools Week this year.
Sunday, Jan. 25:
Opening Mass at 10 a.m. at the church.
We are asking that ALL families attend this special Mass.
There will be a special reward for good attendance.
Open House 1-3
Spaghetti Dinner 3-7
Monday, Jan. 26:
Mismatched Dress Day
Book Fair
Tuesday, Jan. 27:
Special Guest Luncheon
Details and RSVP follow
Book Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 28:
Day of Service
Radical Reptiles Assembly
Thursday, Jan. 29:
4-8 Conferences; no school 4-8
Winter Carnival for grades K-3
Wear red and white.
Friday, Jan. 30:
K-3 Conferences; no school K-3
Rockin' Jock for grades 4-8
Wear "class" color
No wonder the kids look forward to this week every year!
God bless,
Mrs. J
December, 2014
November 26, 2014
Dear Parents,
This "last" Wednesday of the month has really come quickly!! And December promises to be so busy that I'm sure that one will be on me even faster.
In December…
Don't forget to support the school by eating some really good food at Gianna Via's restaurant, Caste Village, on Monday, the 1st.
Santa Workshop is Friday, 12/5. You will be sent envelopes for your child's purchases. The kids really enjoy the grown-up experience of choosing and buying gifts for special people. Breakfast with Santa is the next day and that is always a very popular event.
There will be an all-school Mass in the gym at 10:00 on Monday, December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holyday of Obligation. You are welcome to come and pray with us. Students in 3-8 will have Confession on 12/18.
And Christmas Programs abound…
Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., 12/16 at Saint John Bosco
Preschool 4, 10 a.m., 12/17, chapel
Preschool 3, 10 a.m., 12/18, chapel
Grades K-8, 1:30 p.m., 12/19, gym
If you plan to attend the K-8 program, you may take your child/ren immediately following the performance.
School will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 12/23 , for the Christmas break . We will reopen on Monday, January 5.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope to see many of you at the Turkey Shoot this weekend.
God bless,
Mrs. J
October 29, 2014
Dear Parents,
It's hard to believe that we have completed the first quarter already. Report cards have been sent home and parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for November 3 and 4. Now we are looking forward to the arrival of Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and the formal anniversary celebration on November 15. I hope that many of our school families will join in the Mass celebration at 4 p.m. on that day. It's not every school that can boast of a Cardinal as a graduate!
CALENDAR: Please remember that you were sent a revised yearly calendar and there were some changes from the one sent in May of last school year. For November, there is still an early dismissal on Wednesday, November 26, at 11:30. There is no school on November 27 and 28 and December 1 for the Thanksgiving break. If you no longer have the revised calendar, you can still check specifics on our website.
TURKEY SHOOT: Our annual basketball tournament is held on Thanksgiving weekend. This is a very popular event and also the time when both our Spirit Squad and Little Dribblers will perform. The Athletic Association will send a schedule home in the next few weeks for these very special activities.
PICTURE MAKE-UPS: The photographer will return on Tuesday, November 18, to take pictures of the students who were absent for the first session – and, of course, for our three year old preschoolers.
CHROMEBOOKS: In September, the diocese allotted us some funding to purchase Chromebooks for our 7th and 8th graders. Thirty-four of them and a charging station were delivered this past week and we are looking forward to have them up and running shortly. We are waiting for the installation of a broadband wireless system that will allow the machines to be used at full capacity. The equipment was delivered and that should happen sometime soon!
Some exciting new developments have been happening in recent weeks! Father Mike met with the members of the Advancement Committee of the school and this group, with Father, is developing a five-year plan for our future. To further Father's mission to ensure Catholic education at our parish, he has hired Yvonne Creehan as Director of School Advancement. Yvonne's father-in-law, husband, and sons are all graduates of our school and she brings a multitude of skills from her business education and experience. Yvonne will work closely with Father and me to keep the strategic plan on track. Also, the Advancement Committee will be the nucleus of an Advisory Board for the school.
Also, I have to tell you how proud I am of our children! As part of our anniversary year, we invited some of the parish seniors – those 80 years old and over – to lunch to say thank you for their years of supporting our parish and school. Over 60 attended and they were overwhelmed by the graciousness of our children, who made placemats and welcome cards, served the luncheon, and entertained our guests. Thank you notes have been arriving every day and they all mention the great job the kids all did. One of our guests wrote, "The best part was seeing the children of Saint Anne's School. We left the school feeling very proud to be members of the Saint Anne community."
Thank you, Rudy Richtar, Michelle and Russ Logan, Lynn and Kevin Keyho, Rich Unger, and Nick Waskiewicz! Our Golf Outing promises to be a very successful fundraiser for the school. We haven't received the final bill from the country club yet, but we know it raised over $10,000. And, it was a really nice event as well! Our golfers certainly enjoyed the day and the dinner was excellent.
Thank you, too, to Colleen Reyes, Becky Laverty, and all the workers who made the Fall Family Night so special. The children are still talking about the fun they had!
The faculty and I extend our wishes that you have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving.
"I thank my God for you every time I think of you;
and every time I pray for you all,
I pray with joy…"
Philippians 1
God bless,
Mrs. J
October, 2014
September 24, 2014
Dear Parents,
Fall already! It will be a pleasant relief for our children to have the building cool down a little. We have been fortunate that there weren't TOO many really warm days and the children have been great about coping with the ones we have had.
EARLY DISMISSAL: All grades, preschool through 8, will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, September 26, for a teacher in-service.
In October…
Picture Day is Wednesday, October 8. You will receive the order forms from the studio. Students are permitted to wear DRESS CLOTHES for these pictures. Please, no elaborate hairstyles or ornamentation.
Volunteers: Anyone who wishes to volunteer in the school or parish must:
register on the diocesan database,
submit a completed Child Abuse Clearance application, and
attend a Protecting God's Children Workshop.
This workshop will be offered here at the school on Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m.
No school on Monday, October 13. The teachers will be attending an in-service. This is also the day of our Golf Outing at Valley Brook Country Club. If you don't golf, you certainly can still join us for a wonderful dinner that evening. This is a very important fundraiser for the school and your participation is important to its success.
The October Raffle – with cakes – is Friday, October 17.
Bishop Zubik will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on parish ninth graders on Tuesday, October 21, at 7p.m.
Fall Family Night is Friday, October 24. The PTG will be sending out info about this very special party – so start planning your costumes!
Report Cards will be distributed on Tuesday, October 28. You are reminded that you can always check your child's progress on Option C. There should be no surprises. Conferences will be held on November 4 and a request form will be sent with the report card.
Classroom Parties are on Friday, October 31. The children may dress down on this day – but their dress needs to include orange or black!
Other notes…
We are very blessed to again have a pastor who is a strong advocate of Catholic schools and who genuinely enjoys our children. Father Mike is very committed to the school's mission and to its future.
Thank you for your support of our recent Dress Down to sponsor Father Lang and the Love Walk for the Poor. Our donation of $325 has been given to our local conference and will be used to meet the needs of people in our community. Father Lang, in a note to the children, wrote, "May God bless your generous spirit."
Have a wonderful fall – enjoy the beauty that God surrounds us with during these weeks!
God bless,
Mrs. J
April 30, 2014
Dear Parents,
And so it is May… and as you can see from the calendar, it's a very busy month!
SCHEDULE: There is an early dismissal on Friday, May 9. Also, there is no school on Tuesday, May 20. There will be voting in the school on that day. Teacher conferences are scheduled for that day and Terra Nova tests will be given to you at that time – IF THEY HAVE ARRIVED. And, of course, no school on Memorial Day, May 26.
SECOND GRADE: The first week of May is a very important one for our second graders. They will celebrate a Seder with Rabbi Mahler on Thursday, May 1, and the next day is their all day retreat. All of the school children have chosen to receive First Communion on Sunday, May 4. Please pray for these children as they celebrate this special day in their lives.
BAND: Our band students will participate in a combined band with students from Saint Sylvester, Saint Gabriel, and Brookline Regional and on Wednesday, May 14, this band will travel to all four schools. They will be at Saint Anne that day at 1:45. This combined band will also hold an evening concert on Thursday, May 15, at Saint Sylvester.
OPEN HOUSE: We will host another open house for people interested in registering in our school. Please ask friends who may have expressed an interest to come and meet us on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 2:30. You might also remind them that next year we are offering full day preschool for four year olds and we do have all day kindergarten. You are our best ambassadors!
BIG RAFFLE: The raffle will be held on Thursday, May 22. It is a "Chinese Auction" style raffle where the students choose which bag they will put their tickets in. Last year, we had nearly 100 different prizes and the students really enjoy this event!
ATHLETIC BANQUET: The Athletic Association will hold the sports banquet on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 6:00 p.m. All students who participated in any of the sports programs this year will be guests of the Association. Family members may attend for a minimal cost.
PICNIC: K-8 students will attend the all day picnic at South Park on Friday, May 23. You will receive information and the required permission forms in May.
EIGHTH GRADE: Our eighth graders and Mrs. D. have been visiting the Gracious Living Nursing Home located on Willow Avenue almost every month this school year. Their last trip will be on May 7th. This has been a wonderful experience for our students, who play games, do crafts, or just visit with the elderly residents. The residents love to see the students and we hope to continue this partnership for many years.
Also, the eighth grade will have a final Mass and their graduation on Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. at the church. Please join us as we pray for these students as they prepare to move on to high school.
Ascension Thursday, May 29, Mass, 9:00 a.m., gym
Eighth Grade trip, May 30
Preschool 4 Closing Program, June 4, 10 a.m., gym
Kindergarten Closing Program, June 5, 9:30 a.m., gym
THANK YOU: Thanks to everyone who worked or supported our Night at the Races and the Vera Bradley Bingo. The races netted $5,440 and the Bingo netted $7,971. Proceeds from both these events will be used for technology upgrades for the 2014-2015 school year.
REMINDER: Tuition should be paid in full by May 10.
God bless,
Mrs. J
March 26, 2014
Dear Parents,
Happy Spring! Now all we need is spring weather to be here and stay.
IMPORTANT: If you have not yet returned your registration for next school year, please do so as soon as possible. We are beginning the process of ordering books and materials and those numbers are the basis for the orders.
Also, tuition should be paid in full by May 10.
EASTER VACATION: Wednesday, April 16, is a full day. Students will be off beginning on Thursday, April 17, through Thursday, April 24. This extended vacation allows the faculty to attend the NCEA Convention, which is in Pittsburgh this year.
MAKE-UP DAY: Because of weather closings, we will have school on Friday, April 25. If there are no further unplanned disruptions to the schedule, this day will give us the time to meet the state mandated hours and we will be able to close on June 6. I know that a few families took advantage of the planned long vacation and will be out of town on this day. I certainly understand that changing travel plans can be expensive.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Every Friday, the eighth graders lead the celebration of the Stations for the students in grades 4 through 7. These eighth graders are doing a wonderful job in sharing this practice and you are welcome to join us in the chapel. They will be at 8:30 this Friday and at 12:30 on the 4th and 11th.
TESTING: Students in all grades will take the Terra Nova tests on Tuesday, April 1, through Thursday, April 3. Please make every effort to have your child here, on time, following a good breakfast. Children tend to do better on the tests when they are in the normal classroom setting and on the normal testing schedule. If absence is unavoidable, there is some time allotted for make-ups but your child will be removed from the class to complete them.
SPRING PICTURES: The more casual spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, April 15. Students may "dress down" on that day – although clothes should be appropriate to school. Also, students are permitted to bring some object (favorite stuffed animal, ball, etc.) for inclusion in the photo. Siblings can be taken together but parents should send a note on the day if that is desired.
TWO IMPORTANT FUNDRAISERS: Don't forget to sponsor a horse and get tickets for our Night at the Races on Saturday, April 5. This is a really fun evening for very low cost! I hope to see you there. At the end of the month, April 25, we will have a Vera Bradley Bingo. I didn't realize the hype this event would cause – but it looks like the ladies will have a great evening.
Proceeds from both these events will come to the school and offset the costs for some exciting new plans for technology that are in the works for next year! Please support these events.
ATHLETICS: Thank you, Coaches, for a very exciting basketball season – and more trophies! We all appreciate the many volunteer hours you give for our students. Thank you, Mr. Waskiewicz, the Director of the very successful Miracles in March Tournament. Thanks to the Board and to all of you who were able to give your time to the program this year.
Please join us as we celebrate a Lenten Mass on Wednesday, April 16, 9:10, in the gym. On Thursday, we begin the Triduum and remember the events of Jesus' last days. The times for the parish observations can be found in the church bulletin and I encourage all of our families to attend. It is in the observations of Holy Thursday and Good Friday that we come to fully appreciate the miracle of Easter.
Have a blessed Easter!
Mrs. J
February 26, 2014
Dear Parents,
The end of February is full of activity – JV Girls and Varsity Boys playoff games, Talent Show, the opening of the Miracles in March Tournament – and all of that before March 1. Good luck to our athletes and to our talented performers!
MARCH CALENDAR: We have an early dismissal on Friday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m.
SECOND GRADE: The second graders will go on a church tour on the afternoon of March 3. This will give these little ones a chance to see the confessionals before their big evening on March 11. Please pray for these children as they receive the Sacrament of Penance for the first time on 3/11.
LENT: Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. There will be an all school Mass with the distribution of ashes that morning at 9:00 a.m. Because the ashes are a reminder to turn away from sin and repent, they are only distributed to those who have or will soon receive Reconciliation – grades 2 through 8.
Also, just a reminder – the Saint Anne Fish Fry begins on Ash Wednesday and will be held every Friday in our gym throughout Lent. This is a great way to support the parish that is so generous to the school!
REPORT CARDS: Report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, March 25. If you would like to speak to a teacher, please send a note or call the office and she will get back to you.
ACRE TEST: The ACRE test of knowledge of religion will be given during the week of March 16. These tests are given to students in grades 5 and 8.
JA DAY: On March 14, students from Duquesne University will conduct Junior Achievement classes in all grades. The DU students and ours really enjoy the experience.
MOBILE SCIENCE: The University of Pittsburgh Mobile Science Lab will be here on Tuesday, March 25. Students in the upper grades will engage in real world lab investigations to explore the world of microorganisms in a program called "Living with Bugs". The lab is that big truck that will be parked in our lot for a day or two around that date!
MIRACLES IN MARCH: For several years now, Mr. Nick Waskiewicz has directed this very popular tournament for Nativity and then St. Katharine Drexel Schools. This is a MAJOR undertaking and he has generously offered to continue that tradition here at Saint Anne. Many hands are needed to keep the program at its previous high quality. If you can help, either with your time or your cooking or your baking, please let him know, email@example.com.
THANK YOU: We have had many volunteers in the past month – Catholic Schools Week events, the Presidents Day Tournament, the basketball program, forensics – thank you all. The students really look forward to all these events and we honestly couldn't do it without you!
I hope to see many of you at either a game or the Talent Show in the next few days.
God bless,
Mrs. J

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Photo from Alex's Adopt a Pet profile page.
Alex is a mostly black Domestic Mediumhair cat (with a little white patch of fur on his stomach) seeking his forever home. Alex is friendly and outgoing. When I visited him, he followed me around the room, giving me headbutts and asking for pets.
Alex is approximately three years old, and he came to the shelter with his best friend, Wyatt, when their owner could no longer care for them.
Photo from Wyatt's Adopt a Pet profile page.
Wyatt is an adorable flame-point Siamese mix and is Alex's best friend. Wyatt and Alex must be adopted together.
Wyatt is also friendly, though he is a bit shyer than Alex. Both Alex and Wyatt get along well with other cats. In fact, when I visited them, Wyatt groomed another cat in his room. Both cats also get along with dogs.
Wyatt is approximately three years old. He and Alex have both been neutered, are up-to-date on vaccinations, and tested negative for FIV and FeLV.
Please come by the shelter to get to know this sweet, affectionate pair of kitties. You can find them in the Red Room.
This post is written by Sierra M. Koester, Professional Blogger and Cat Care Society Volunteer.


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In a situation reminiscent of the 70s, the world economy has been battered by myriad oil price shocks in recent years. The upward trend in and the volatility of oil prices have taken their toll. Can anything be done to make things better?
Changes in oil price tell us something about the scarcity of the resources. As scarcity is the issue at hand, economics provides us with the tools to figure out what can be done.
The 1973 and 1979 crises were the result of a restriction in the supply of oil, first as a result of collusion between OPEC powers, and then as a result of a drop in supply following the Iranian revolution. The shocks were temporary. But over the past decade supply has been unable to keep up with rising demand from the developing world. In such a situation, it is possible that oil is genuinely more scarce, and will remain so – a result that has led to a sharp lift in oil prices.
So how should a government respond to the sharp lift? The same way it responds to any other increase in prices: do nothing.
The increase in the price of oil relative to other goods and services is telling people that oil is relatively scarcer, and that they must substitute or accept a lower standard of living. Lowering the price through subsidies takes away the incentive to substitute – and simply lowers living standards even more heavily.
Matters aren't that simple. We may believe that information on the supply of oil in the world is very poor and as we're averse to risk, we may want the government to do something to insure us, but it's not costless. In this case the government insures by stockpiling oil supplies, using money that could have been spent in other ways. And on average, stockpiling schemes would be expected to make a loss.
There's one big hole in the argument: households and/or community groups could choose to stockpile. If people in society are genuinely concerned about energy security and could insure against it themselves, why do we need the government to do it?
Matt Nolan is an economist at infometrics and blogs at www.tvhe.co.nz.
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How to Become a Physical Therapist Assistant in Wisconsin – WI
Physical Therapist Assistant in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is the quintessential story of American history. It began as an area mainly used by French fur traders. The state became a great resource for lumber, mines and agriculture early in its history. Today, while these industries still prosper, tourism along with medicine and education has become a primary economic source in the state. Students seeking a career in the medical field in Wisconsin will have a large pool of opportunities.
Steps to Become a Physical Therapist Assistant in Wisconsin
- Formal Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) training is required to seek a license to practice in Wisconsin. The shortest timeframe will be about two years from start to finish. As a priority, choose a PTA program verified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Once you are out of school and have passed the required courses, arrange to take your national exam. To apply for the test, you need to complete the online application at the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Forward an official set of transcripts to show proof of your qualifications to take the exam. You are expected to pay for the exam fee at this time. https://www.fsbpt.org/index.asp
- After you have completed the NPTE, it is time to approach the licensing board for Wisconsin.
- To be a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Wisconsin, you are required to have a valid Wisconsin physical therapy license. After you have passed your exam, you may apply for your PTA license.
- A Physical Therapy Assistant applicant in Wisconsin will provide evidence of graduation and certification of your degree/schooling. You are also required to complete other documents that pertain to experience, background, and personal character. The NPTE exam results need to be reviewed along with all other supporting material. Submit the license fee along with documentation and await issuance of your license.
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Walmart Added to the Preferred Pharmacy Network of the Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced that Walmart and Sams Club pharmacies will be added to the preferred pharmacy network of the Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) as of January 1, 2014.
The Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan offers a median $32 monthly plan premium,* as well as low, fixed copays for generic medicines. Medicare beneficiaries who sign up for this plan and fill their prescriptions at a Walmart or Sams Club pharmacy may realize savings on their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. By filling prescription drugs at these preferred pharmacies, as compared to a non-preferred network pharmacy, plan members will:
Pay a low $2 copayment for nearly 800 preferred generic drugs in most states; and
Pay a low $1 copayment in all states for specialty generic drugs that are commonly used for the treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.
We are committed to providing excellent quality and value to our Medicare members, said Nancy Cocozza, president of Aetnas Medicare business. The addition of Walmart and Sams Club pharmacies to the preferred pharmacy network for this plan offers members greater affordability when they purchase medicines at one of these popular pharmacy chains.
The Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan is available in 43 states and the District of Columbia, and it offers Medicare beneficiaries value along with access to experienced pharmacists and the convenience of shopping at neighborhood pharmacies. The plans preferred pharmacy network comprises 4,200 Walmart, 580 Sams Club and 7,500 CVS/pharmacy locations. In addition to the preferred pharmacy network, members can also use any of the 52,700 pharmacies in the Aetna Medicare network.
*Median $32 monthly plan premium is the median of the plan premiums in the 27 CMS regions (44 states and Washington, D.C.) where the plan is offered.
**$3 copayment for preferred generic drugs is available in Hawaii and New Mexico.
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Aetna is one of the nations leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving an estimated 44 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetnas customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com.
Aetna Medicare is a prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Aetna Medicare depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Other pharmacies available in our network Plans are offered by Aetna Health Inc., Aetna Health of California Inc., and/or Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna). Plan features and availability may vary by location.
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Have you noticed that people have been walking with much more purpose this time of year, that the music you hear in department stores and elevators has a magical quality, and everyone seems to be focused on finding the perfect gift for cherished family members and friends! Chicago always looks like a snow-covered wonderland, with the opportunity to experience fun as well as excitement everywhere you turn. This time of year our family always turns to the Norwegian traditions that have become an integral part of our holiday celebration for generations. There are plenty of delicious treats and beverages to imbibe as we not only celebrate the Christmas holiday but also eagerly look forward to the start of another New Year.


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Ezra Klein correctly notes that the US is the only country where paid vacation and paid holidays do not exist by law.
But what he fails to make note of, even though he includes the data very clearly in his article, is that US companies, on average, voluntarily give their employees 16 days of paid holiday+vacation.
Emergent order versus government force. A world where individuals are free to do with their property what they wish, or a world in which legislation compels someone to behave in a certain way. Senator Sheila Beal or Senator Joseph Ivy.
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On Tuesday, moments after Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said politicians should not dodge questions, especially on social issues, he promptly refused to give his opinion on the Supreme Court's momentous 5-4 ruling in the Hobby Lobby case.
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the federal government cannot, under Obamacare, force closely-held companies to pay for abortion-inducing pills–like Plan B–that go against the religious beliefs of the employers. Hobby Lobby did not object to paying for regular birth control pills or other types of contraception.
On Squawk Box, after Christie mentioned that he was a pro-life governor of a blue state, he was asked what he thought of the ruling.
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2017-01-23 - After welcoming iconic singer C.J. McMahon back in their ranks and releasing the brand new song 'No Absolution' (check it out here: https://youtu.be/tpXpK_kmB7w ), Australia's premiere incendiary extreme musical export, THY ART IS MURDER, is pleased to announce their next European co-headlining run, dubbed "The Heaven And Hell Tour", this coming April.
THY ART IS MURDER – co headline
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16.04.17 Netherlands Nijmegen @ Doornroosje
19.04.17 Germany Saarbrücken @ Garage
20.04.17 Italy Bologna @ Kindergarten Club
23.04.17 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle
24.04.17 Germany Hannover @ Faust
25.04.17 Poland Poznań @ U Bazyla
26.04.17 Hungary Budapest @ Durer Kert
27.04.17 Germany Schweinfurt @ Stattbahnhof
14.04.17 Austria Vienna @ Impericon Festival
15.04.17 Germany Leipzig @ Impericon Festival
17.04.17 UK Manchester @ Impericon Festival
21.04.17 Switzerland Zürich @ Impericon Festival
22.04.17 Germany Oberhausen @ Impericon Festival
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On the up side... he was dressed for his funeral too.
@felterupgood LMMFAO +1
My learned girl friend pointed out that Shakespeare said a similar thing.
Thrift, thrift, Horatio! The funeral baked meats did coldly furnish forth the marriage tables.
(Hamlet's mother married his uncle shortly after his father died.)
@felterupgood Alas poor Youric, I knew him Horatio. I used that quote during Tucson's Gem & Mineral show while holding a "crystal skull". One college kid out of a dozen got the reference.
@felterupgood top comment mah bois
@felterupgood . . the first one I actually laughed about in years. Thanks!
Thanks... I hope you are getting laid more frequently.
@felterupgood . . uhm . . what?
More frequently than you laugh
He can now leave North Korea a free man.
@harly9 It's in China, but close enough.
@presidenttrump . . well then still 999.999 left . . : O . . we need to spread this wonderful tradition of bashing the groom on concrete.
They didn't want to step forward when asked "any objections"
Accident? Which one of the revelers was the third wheel?
Insurance scam much!
Fuckin' did him a favor
Nice one
@vikingshill . . but not for western economys >: ( . . he was supposed to create new workers with his wife. Hope they replace him with a robot . . : /
Til death do us part.
That was a short marriage
@rudz go big or go home
And that was to prepare him for what?
Wife to cash in on the insurance policy
Probably saved him a lot of grief in the longrun.
Well, he got a lot of bang for his buck.
Talk about saving a friend.......
Well, a wedding is like a funeral. Looks like he got them done at once! Plus he saved tons on the attire.
Till death do you part on your wedding day
Is this some wedding tradition over there?
Meh. On with the festivities!!!
What a party pooper
Time to console the bride
@dizeer she may need a shoulder to cry on or a dick to sit on
Gezzz... have some etiquette... give him time to get cold before you move in on his pussy
I now pronounce you dead man and wife
@picklehiesner +++
** pronounced dead and wife**,...Good one!
Should have had better food at the reception
One wedding and a funeral. Coming soon to a theatre near you.
I think they're bidding on his blubber.
I feel sorry for his husband. Wait, that was China and such faggery isn't legal. I feel sorry for his bride.
The groom is a good actor.
another reason adding to the 300 why i wont get married or have children
@what now? whats next? ++++
I suppose it has nothing to do with being able to drink beer,smoke cigars, play cards and leave the toilet seat up without having to listen to a squawking female tho...lol
@GrimmWilder I supose your very wrong
( Thats only the first Four )
What the fuck where they doing?
Who's got dibs on the wife
Mike what type of MF" WEDDING TRADITION, from I believe China, KILLED THE VICTIM GROOM?
Saved him a lot of nagging.
what the hell????????
The fuck were they doing to the guy lol.
Looks like someone is pointing at his crotch.
This is the prequel to Oldboy.
WTF were they doing, anyway??
@frank n. stein that to guarantee fertility
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National Volunteer and Donor Appreciation week is April 6-10. At Callard Company, we celebrate the people who dedicate their time and resources helping others.
One of Callard's core values is giving back to the community, that's why we were excited when one of our clients at LBrands told us about a local program called Life Town.
What is Life Town:
The program provides children with special needs a place to practice important life skills like making and keeping appointments, visiting a library, applying for jobs and following the rules while biking on a smooth service that surrounds a small lifelike community.
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Callard employees recently spent two consecutive Friday mornings helping out at Life Town working in various roles. During our first visit, students from the Sterling and Utica school districts visited the facility.
Everyone who attended and helped out raved about the program and the students who participated.
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Stacy worked in the bike rental and snow cone shop. "What I loved most about the day was seeing the children interact with one another and truly get to have fun in a safe environment."
Debbie donned a policeman's hat and badge and took on the role of traffic cop. She said, "I had so much fun interacting with the kids. Just saying a little 'good job' or 'you are doing great' made them light up with big smiles. They were so proud of what they did."
Susan worked in the art studio. "The children were so nice and engaged with the art," she said. "One little boy in particular touched my heart. He bought a frame after seeing it said 'I heat Mom' printed on it. Several times while he was decorating the frame he looked up at me and said, 'My mom is going to love this.' Art is a wonderful way for children to express themselves and feel good about what they do."
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If we ever sold a container of wine we'd celebrate with a bottle of French champagne?
I am not sure how long this bet has been on the table- I suspect before the presence of Dan Murphy's, the high Aussie dollar and the available of French Champers at $50!! However it still stands because we have never sold a container of wine before…………until now!!
To be honest- mum and I have celebrated a few events with French champagne. There have been many milestones and goals kicked in what can only described as difficult times. However you should have seen mum and me shopping for a special bottle to celebrate!! The options were endless and the decision was never made. Even Grange got a mention! But we are yet to purchase that special bottle to celebrate!
The last two weeks we have been busy bottling and preparing for our big China order. Of course the bottling machine decided to have a small breakdown but that is normal. It is all very exciting all the same and when the truck comes to pick the wine up sure enough we will be doing high fives, having big smiles on our faces and head straight for the verandah and a glass of something special with bubbles.
In the meantime some photos of the bottling.
The first one was of the bottles on the bottle washer.
The bottling line without any bottles.
Bottles on the bottling line
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Coming off the line.
and a quick video on how it works.
The bright lights of the control panel.
Pallet of bottles waiting to go on the line.
Box of screwcaps before they are put on the bottles
Wine bottled and labelled waiting to be packed!
Our China label.
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Swedish court orders deportation of 5 Afghan refugees convicted of gang rape
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Five teenagers who were convicted of a brutal gang rape against a minor boy last October are to be expelled from the country, an appeals court ruled here on Wednesday.
The teenagers, aged 16 to 17, came to Sweden from Afghanistan as unaccompanied refugees.
Last October, they forced a younger boy into the woods in the central Swedish city of Uppsala, gang-raped and beat him at knife-point.
They were sentenced in December by the Uppsala District Court to more than a year of closed juvenile detention for aggravated rape. However, the district court did not sentence them to deportation due to the general security situation in Afghanistan.
However, due to the seriousness of the assault, the Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm ruled on Wednesday to deport all five of the boys to Afghanistan. They are banned from returning to Sweden for 10 years.
"Several factors come into play when you consider deportation. First, it's a question of the seriousness of the crime. It's often said that if the offense carries a penalty of more than one year it may be grounds for deportation. In this case, the crime was far more serious," the president of the Svea Appeals Court, Fredrik Wersall, was quoted by TT news agency as saying.
Moreover, the court of appeal pointed out that the teenagers were unconnected to Sweden.
"In this case the court of appeals notes that the boys do not have a link to Sweden. Then you also try the issue whether it's possible to execute a deportation order. In this case the appeals court does not have its own expertise, but relies to a significant extent on the Migration Agency's opinions," added Wersall.
The court also ruled that the teenagers should be treated as adults and therefore any humanitarian reasons to not send them back to Afghanistan were not strong enough to prevent deportation.
"It's simply because the phenomenon of unaccompanied refugee children is not something that has been around very long. New issues arise in a refugee situation like this. It is not particularly strange then that courts reach somewhat different conclusions," Wersall told TT.
According to statistics from the Swedish Migration Agency, over 35,000 asylum applications were made by unaccompanied refugee children in Sweden during 2015. The country initiated border controls last year to monitor migration flows more closely.
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Afghanistan's Web Site apologizes to Swedish people for this crime. There must be one of these boys that is the corporate for this heinous act and that individual must be identified and punished further. In a basket of apples you have to find the bad one and throw that one out.
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